Where can I download the official PDF for UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS / IPS / IFS) Prelims & Mains Detailed Syllabus?

Click the 'Download Full Syllabus (PDF)' button at the top of this page to get the verified gazette syllabus directly from official servers without ad redirects.

What are the major subject sections in this examination?

The exam pattern covers Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness / General Studies, and Language Comprehension (English / Hindi).

Is there negative marking in this examination?

Yes, most objective computer-based tests penalize wrong answers by 1/3rd or 1/4th of the marks allocated to that question. Check the official notice PDF for exact rules.

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UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS / IPS / IFS) Prelims & Mains Detailed Syllabus

Complete gazette curriculum for General Studies Papers I-IV, Essay, and all 26 Optional Subjects including UPSC marking schemes.

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Core Subject Modules & Weightage Overview

1. General Awareness & Current AffairsHistory, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, General Science, and National/International events of past 12 months.

2. Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsNumber System, Simplification, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Mensuration.

3. General Intelligence & Logical ReasoningAnalogies, Syllogisms, Venn Diagrams, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Non-verbal series.

4. Language Comprehension (English / Hindi)Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Spotting, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement.

Preparation Strategy & Best Practices

Download and print the official syllabus PDF to map out weekly study targets.
Practice at least 5 years of Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs) to understand topic frequency.
Take timed mock tests weekly to master speed and negative marking risk management.

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